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Binghamton University UB Rutgers Baruch Villanova UConn Hofstra BC Providence Hunter Fordham Adelphi University| College of the Holy Cross | Stony Brook University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 82% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1320/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $196 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Holy Cross | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 3,083 students)
Holy Cross vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or SUNY Stony Brook?
- College of the Holy Cross is 714.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.5% higher at Holy Cross than Stony Brook University ($57,600.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Holy Cross ($17,213 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 1.3% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($16,408 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than College of the Holy Cross (82% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 242% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($39,615 vs. $11,584)
Holy Cross vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Holy Cross .
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross or SUNY Stony Brook? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SUNY Stony Brook and Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Stony Brook University (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $21,100 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,500)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($196 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/